Obituary

Johannes “Joe” Heeren, former vice president of sales of Franklin Electric Co., Philadelphia, died on March 2 after a brief illness. He was 61 years old. Heeren worked for Graybar Electric Co. and WESCO before going to work for Franklin Electric Co. in Philadelphia. He worked for Franklin Electric for 23 years serving first as an outside salesmen and eventually being promoted to vice president of sales. He is survived by his three children: John, Bonnie, and Steve, and three grandchildren.